Waterfront plans show future of town

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Wirral Council has put out new images which could see a historic square waterfront and a high street undergo some major changes. The local authority is asking for opinions again on its latest plans for Woodside, Hamilton Square and Argyle Street.

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00:00Rural councils put out new images which could see a historic square,

00:04waterfront and high street undergo some major changes. The local authority is asking for

00:09opinions again on its latest plans for Woodside, Hamilton Square and Argyle Street.

00:14The new plans could see new trees, cycle routes, improved paving,

00:18a new plaza and event space, as well as a waterfront children's play area.

00:22Rural councils said the plans would make the area better connected and create a feel-good factor.

00:27An early £1 million contract was approved earlier in the year to move the scheme forward,

00:32with £21 million expected to be spent on improving the area.

00:35The money comes from government grant funding, some of which needs to be spent by March 2025.

00:40As well as physical changes to the high street, the council is also looking at supporting

00:44businesses along Argyle Street to help them access any available grant funding

00:48to improve their look and expand.

00:50Despite the changes, some things will stay the same with historic tram tracks in the area kept.

00:54These link up to the transport museum, which is set to see a major revamp and double in size.

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